Darrington News

"We have so much going on," Marla Skaglund said. "Everybody's going to be busy." Most activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. primarily along Highway 530 and on Darrington Street.

Darrington schools to OK $440K to superintendent .") The Darrington School Board had fired their superintendent, Larry Johnson, in February 2011 due to a situation in which their financial director, Myra Lewis, died from a drug overdose while at Johnson's home.

Snohomish County reopened the Deer Creek gate this week, giving people access to the Big Four Ice Caves, Barlow Pass and other attractions along the Mountain Loop Highway.

Tyson, who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and a heart condition, died Wednesday evening after she collapsed during a meeting of the Darrington Area Business Association.

The settlement pays Johnson's attorney fees of $230,000. It also provides about $210,000 for a buyout out of Johnson's contract, including benefits.

The Oso Mill on State Route 530, between Arlington and Darrington, will host its second annual chainsaw carving show, courtesy of Arlington chainsaw carvers Dave and Debbie Tremko, on Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19.

Idaho prosecutors who have pushed lawmakers to impose tougher legal consequences on those who fail to report violent crimes have lost a key statehouse supporter.

To all the generous people who donated and are still sending boxtops and soup labels to the Darrington Elementary School, I would like to thank each of you who chose my mailbox.